Elementary Support and Afterschool Program Teacher - part time

Headwaters School; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

After-school program

Job summary

Headwaters School in Austin, TX seeks a part-time Support Teacher for the Elementary School for the 2026-2027 year. The role supports the school day and after-school program, with hours 11:00 pm-4:30pm (hours may vary), 28 hours weekly.

The candidate will work with children aged 5–11, assist specials teachers, and help maintain a safe, engaging environment in a Montessori-based setting. We value growth, collaboration, inclusion, and a love of outdoor activity.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Passion for working with elementary aged children.
• Familiarity with Montessori philosophy and environment preferred.
• Commitment to equity and inclusive practices in the classroom.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with children in the Elementary School program aged 5–11, including supervision during lunch and recess and supporting one or more specials teachers.
• Assist after-school program activities, indoors and outdoors, with the aftercare team under the direction of the aftercare Lead.
• Maintain a clean and tidy indoor and outdoor environment for all children.
• Develop and maintain an environment aligned with the sensitive period/plane of development for the children in care.
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with the team to support social, emotional well-being and academic development of each student.
• Be part of a team providing after-school care.

Skills

Montessori philosophy

Equity and inclusion

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Headwaters School, a Pre-K through grade 12 independent day school serving over 500 students across its three campuses in Austin, TX, is seeking a part-time Support Teacher in our Elementary School for the 2026-2027 academic year. This position supports both the school day program and after school program.

At Headwaters, our employees nurture a school culture that promotes a growth mindset, a collaborative spirit, a joyful environment, and the achievement of high expectations. Headwaters School supports the professional growth of our employees in order to contribute to their feelings of fulfillment, to provide a model of lifelong learning for our students, and to advance the strategic goals of the school.

Our employees are responsible for bringing our Purpose statement to life: to cultivate identity formation, foster empathy, and embrace diversity to bring more peace to the world. In addition, our employees guide our students to live authentically, think expansively, and create bravely. We invite our students, guides, staff, parents, and trustees to be Peacemakers, Advocates, Creators, and Thinkers.

The Support Teacher reports directly to our Elementary School Assistant Director. Our ideal candidate is energetic and passionate about providing exceptional child care, enjoys working outdoors, has experience supervising students in an outdoor environment, and loves working both with children and within a team. The position also requires strong organizational skills and experience, or at least an interest, in children’s physical education.

Our Elementary Campus teaches a Montessori based curriculum and we pride ourselves on our personal connection with every child and family we have in our care.

Title: Support Guide including after school program

Tentative Hours: Monday - Friday, 11:00 pm-4:30pm (hours may vary), 28 hours per week

Duties Include

• Work with children in our Elementary School program aged 5 years - 11 years, which may include supervision during lunch and recess, assisting one or more specials teachers, and occasionally assisting lead teachers in homeroom classrooms.
• Support the children through their after-school experience including indoor and outdoor play in collaboration with the aftercare team and under the direction of the aftercare Lead.
• Maintain a clean and tidy indoor and outdoor environment for all children.
• Develop and maintain an environment that meets the sensitive period/plane of development of the children in care.
• Maintain an ongoing dialogue with your team to support the social and emotional well-being and academic development of each student.
• The Support Teacher position is part of a team providing after-school care.

Job Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, required
• Passion for working with elementary aged children
• Is familiar or has experience with the Montessori philosophy and/or environment
• Strong commitment to equity and inclusion practices and curriculum in the classroom
• A commitment to personal and professional development
• Is a creative individual and team player
• Ability to maintain calm and focus
• Operates with a high level of integrity
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to learn positive language, new tools and conflict resolution strategies from team
• Flexible, adaptable, and willing to receive feedback
• Ability to follow oral and written directions

This is a part-time, salaried exempt position and compensation is competitive for the greater Austin area. The school offers generous paid time off, 401(k) retirement plan, on-going professional support and continuing education opportunities, and a unique working environment where you are able to share and receive ongoing feedback.

Headwaters School welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. As a 501(c)3 non-profit school, Headwaters provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination law. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. All Employees are responsible for complying with the School’s equal employment opportunity policy.